Iori Kurata

Iori Kurata is an accomplished Application Engineering Manager and Senior Mechanical Engineer at Kawasaki Robotics, with a tenure beginning in October 2016. Expertise includes designing semiconductor robot arms for both vacuum and wet environments, developing end effectors tailored to customer specifications, conducting FEA simulations for structural validation, and leading prototype assembly and design reviews. Prior experience at Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. spanned from April 2009 to September 2016 as a Mechanical Engineer, focusing on designing atmosphere environment semiconductor robot arms and pre-aligners, as well as performing validation tests and creating manufacturing work instructions. Iori Kurata holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hiroshima University, obtained in March 2009.